Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/sensational-spa-bathroom-plans/ Contemporary bathroom with mosaic marble on the floors, porcelain on the walls, no pulls on the vanity, mirrors with built in lighting, black counter top, complete rearranging of this floor plan.

Stoffer Photography
グランドラピッズにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (白いキャビネット、黒いタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

二人でも並んで身支度のできる大きな鏡と広いシンク。
他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (白い壁、塗装フローリング、木製洗面台、茶色い床、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

Rikki Snyder
ニューヨークにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (茶色いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、モザイクタイル、御影石の洗面台、白い床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Photos by Langdon Clay
サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (アンダーカウンター洗面器、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、モザイクタイル、大理石の洗面台、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、分離型トイレ) の写真

Amazing sauna + shower curbless combo along with heated floor throughout master bathroom floor. Dual shower heads in curbless shower with recessed inserts and niches. Beautiful freestanding tub with gorgeous chandelier.

Paul Dyer Photography
サンフランシスコにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュの床、パネル壁、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

The master suite pulls from this dark bronze pallet. A custom stain was created from the exterior. The exterior mossy bronze-green on the window sashes and shutters was the inspiration for the stain. The walls and ceilings are planks and then for a calming and soothing effect, custom window treatments that are in a dark bronze velvet were added. In the master bath, it feels like an enclosed sleeping porch, The vanity is placed in front of the windows so there is a view out to the lake when getting ready each morning. Custom brass framed mirrors hang over the windows. The vanity is an updated design with random width and depth planks. The hardware is brass and bone. The countertop is lagos azul limestone.

This bathroom is situated on the second floor of an apartment overlooking Albert Park Beach. The bathroom has a window view and the owners wanted to ensure a relaxed feeling was created in this space drawing on the elements of the ocean, with the organic forms. Raw materials like the pebble stone floor, concrete basins and bath were carefully selected to blend seamlessly and create a muted colour palette. Tactile forms engage the user in an environment that is atypical to the clinical/ white space most expect. The pebble floor, with the addition of under floor heating, adds a sensory element pertaining to a day spa.

ダラスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、グレーのタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、マルチカラーの床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Sophisticated powder room featuring black and white, mixed materials and gold accents. Client wanted a glamorous vibe with a bit of whimsy.
ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (白いキャビネット、壁掛け式トイレ、黒いタイル、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、マルチカラーの床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (濃色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、青いタイル、茶色いタイル、緑のタイル、モザイクタイル、緑の壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、ターコイズの洗面カウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

リッチモンドにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、青い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、サブウェイタイル、大理石の洗面台) の写真

他の地域にある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーの壁、塗装フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、ルーバー扉のキャビネット) の写真

Eric Staudenmaier
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (猫足バスタブ、白い壁、モザイクタイル、白い床、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、大理石の洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、濃色木目調キャビネット、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

シアトルにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (グレーのタイル、モザイクタイル、コーナー設置型シャワー、セラミックタイル、マルチカラーの壁、マルチカラーの床) の写真

This master bathroom is elegant and rich. The materials used are all premium materials yet they are not boastful, creating a true old world quality. The sea-foam colored hand made and glazed wall tiles are meticulously placed to create straight lines despite the abnormal shapes. The Restoration Hardware sconces and orb chandelier both complement and contrast the traditional style of the furniture vanity, Rohl plumbing fixtures and claw foot tub. Design solutions include selecting mosaic hexagonal Calcutta gold floor tile as the perfect complement to the horizontal and linear look of the wall tile. As well, the crown molding is set at the elevation of the shower soffit and top of the window casing (not seen here) to provide a purposeful termination of the tile. Notice the full tiles at the top and bottom of the wall, small details such as this are what really brings the architect's intention to full expression with our projects. Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.